Barry Bonds supports Lance Armstrong

Barry Bonds knows what a sportsperson experiences, when he/she is prosecuted by the government and anti-doping agencies. He realizes what this person feels. That’s why the former professional baseball player is able to sympathize and support sportspersons suspected of doping. Thus, Barry Bonds supports Lance Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner.
During an interview a journalist asked Barry Bonds about problems of Lance Armstrong connected with doping accusations. The former baseball player showed his admiration towards the seven-time Tour de France winner. He stated that Lance Armstrong was the most brilliant cyclist that has ever been in professional cycling.
Undoubtedly, Barry Bonds realizes what he says. He realizes what it means to be a good cyclist. After Barry Bonds retired from baseball, he became a cyclist. He participated in certain competitions successfully. Being a cyclist, Barry Bonds sees that this sport has the same problems like baseball. He comprehends that cyclists are targeted by the government and anti-doping agencies like professional baseball players.
Both Lance Armstrong and Barry Bonds were accused of doping. They were pursued by federal prosecutors and anti-doping officers.
Feds accused Barry Bonds of lying about usage of prohibited preparations and obstruction of justice. They couldn’t prove that the sportsperson lied about administration of forbidden drugs. But feds affirmed that he was guilty of obstructing justice. The former baseball player decided to appeal the decision of the court.
When it comes to Lance Armstrong, the government dropped the case against him. But the USADA continued to prosecute the cyclist. The USADA affirmed that Lance Armstrong had been applying forbidden drugs throughout his cycling career. The cyclist decided to discontinue fighting against accusations of the anti-doping agency. He forfeited his Tour de France titles and money he had received at these events.
Although Lance Armstrong forfeited his titles, Americans continue to respect him. They confirm that he is the most wonderful cyclist of all times. Lance Armstrong’s sponsors continue to support his cancer charity. The seven-time Tour de France winner helps people to fight against cancer. So, numerous persons are thankful. They will always remember what Lance Armstrong has done for them.
Barry Bonds’ reputation has been destructed by accusations connected with application of banned drugs. The former baseball player thinks that his achievements during the baseball career are more significant than the suspicions. He believes that people will forget about the suspicions and he will be considered to be a baseball star.